Katy Perry Claps Back at American Idol Haters: ‘I’m Unfazed by It’

Pop star Katy Perry has shrugged off the negative comments she received from some viewers of American Idol, saying she is “unfazed” by the criticism and “proud” of her role as a judge on the show. Perry, who joined the rebooted singing competition in 2018 along with Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, has been accused by some fans of being too harsh, too flirty, or too biased towards certain contestants. However, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Perry said she does not let the online hate get to her and that she is focused on helping the aspiring singers achieve their dreams. “I’m unfazed by it. I’m proud of what we do. I’m proud of the contestants that we find. I’m proud of how we mentor them. I’m proud of how we give them constructive criticism,” she said. Perry added that she is not trying to please everyone and that she is honest and authentic in her feedback. “I’m not here to be a fan favorite. I’m here to be a great judge and a great mentor. I’m not always going t